One of the most interesting novelties of the world car industry this year is the second restyling of the fourth generation of the world-famous middle-class SUV Jeep Grand Cherokee from the American automobile company Chrysler. The debut of this generation took place in 2010, and three years later the car was updated. Today it is one of the most luxurious jeeps, which combines modern exterior design with premium interior trim and a powerful power plant.
That is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017
Updated American SUV "Jeep Grand Cherokee" model 2017-2018 model year, after external tuning, appears as a modern car with powerful dimensions and a streamlined aerodynamic new body.
Many experts believe, that new Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018 - one of the best in its class
The distinctive features of its exterior are:
- stylish and original radiator grille, divided into seven vertically oriented sectors with chrome trim each;
- massive front bumper, which houses LED fog lights and air intake grilles;
- flat, slightly narrowed main optics in the form of a parallelogram with a cutout of the lower edge of the headlight on the side of the radiator grille, with bi-xenon low beam and high beam headlights and LED daytime running lights;
- large trapezoidal wheel arches;
- three-dimensional rear bumper with two exhaust pipes;
- large taillights with LED filling;
- embossed luggage compartment door, slightly sinks inward along the lower limit, and topped with a fairly massive spoiler.
Warning! The exterior of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV is a feature of the exterior 2017-2018 year there is a different structure of the front of the body, in different configurations of the car.
This is immediately obvious, if you review photos of different modifications of the car, paying attention to the configuration of the bumper, as well as the shape and location of fog lights and air intakes.
The car immediately attracts attention from the front
Interior of the restyling model of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 made in a minimalist style with the use of expensive and original materials, example, leather on door cards, contrasting stitching of finishing material or natural wood.
Interior of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 includes:
- three-spoke multifunction steering wheel;
- virtual dashboard in the form of an LCD display with a diagonal 7 inches;
- wide center console, with spacer deflectors spaced apart, genuine leather, with big screen (from 7 to 8,4 in) and a control panel for all car functions;
- UConnect multimedia center;
- comfortable armchairs with leather trim and electric adjustment in 8 positions;
- climate system on 2 zones;
- panoramic glass roof with hatch.
The salon is made in a classic and concise style, without various futuristic solutions
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018 received a wide front panel with enlarged cabin heaters
Jeep Grand Cherokee dashboard 2018
Jeep Grand Cherokee interior 2018
Technical characteristics of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2017
The line of power units of the updated American Grand Cherokee SUV consists of four types of engines, including:
- three-liter gasoline engine, with a V-shaped arrangement 6 cylinders, that emits power 238 horsepower;
- diesel of similar volume, which has slightly more power (243 l. With.), but creates much more torque, 550 against 295 Nm at a gasoline engine;
- 6-Pentastar gasoline engine, with cylinder capacity 3,6 liters, whose power is equal to 286 horses;
- powerful HEMI petrol engine with 8 cylinders, about'єm 6,4 liters per 468 l. With.
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Under the hood of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018
The updated SUV is equipped with an 8-position automatic transmission and all-wheel drive Quadra Trac with rear axle disconnector.
One of the most important features of the restyling model Grand Cherokee should be mentioned:
- maximum speed 250 km / year (limited to automation);
- acceleration to weaving from 5 seconds with the HEMI V8 engine up to 9,8 With;
- fuel consumption 10,2-10,4 (14 for a 6.4-liter engine) liters per hundred kilometers in mixed mode;
- dimensions of the car (LxWxH) 4828х1943х1802 mm;
- wheelbase 2915 mm;
- luggage compartment volume 782 liters, increases due to rear row seats up to 1554 liters;
- equipped mass of the machine 2266-2458 kg, depending on the configuration and type of engine;
- the volume of the fuel tank 93,5 liters.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018
Complete sets of the Jeep "Grand Cherokee" 2017 new body
Restyling model of a powerful and prestigious American premium SUV from Chrysler, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017-2018 available in 7 configurations:
- Laredo;
- Altitude;
- Limited;
- Trailhawk;
- Overland;
- Summit;
- SRT.
In the Russian market it will be possible to buy only six complete sets of the updated off-road car. Altitud modification will not be available to Russian consumers. And here cars in complete sets "Trailhawk" and "Summit", which have already appeared on the American market, probably, this year they will reach Russia.
The base Laredo is equipped with a 3-liter engine 238 "Horses" and the following standard equipment:
- parking assistant, which helps to park forward and reverse;
- electric drive for adjusting the front seats;
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018
- keyless access;
- electric drive for assembling side mirrors;
- 18-inch polished aluminum wheels;
- bi-xenon headlights;
- leather trim of the steering wheel and automatic transmission lever;
- cruise control;
- Media systems with 7-inch TFT screen and 6 acoustic speakers.
Limited will be included in the complete set of the car:
- leather upholstery of armchairs;
- heated steering wheel;
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 2018
- heating of all seats;
- electric luggage compartment door;
- start the engine at a distance;
- camera with dynamic marking for rear view.
In the updated car "Jeep Grand Cherokee" 2017 "Overland" is already on the list of standard equipment:
- air suspension Quadra-Lift;
- treatment of chairs with Nappa leather;
- front seat ventilation system;
- panoramic roof;
- display on 8,4 inches for multimedia system;
- 20-inch wheels made of polished aluminum.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (WK2)
To date, the top complete set of chic American SUV Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 is SRT8, which provides for the presence of such equipment:
- powerful gasoline engine on 8 cylinders, about'єm 6,4 liters;
- adaptive bi-xenon headlights;
- black radiator grille;
- leather interior with inserts from Alcantara;
- LED interior lighting;
- electronic traction control system;
- adaptive damped suspension;
- media center with 8.4-inch screen;
- deep factory tinted glass.
Already in the basic configuration of the Grand Cherokee 2017 year has many useful options
Perhaps, that in 2017-2018 model year instead of a complete set of CPT there will be a modification of the car with the new name and the most charged equipment. It was originally intended to be called Hellcat, but, according to some American journalists, it will be named Trackhawk. But so far it is considered a top modification of CPT8.
Test drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017
At the wheel of the updated "Grand Cherokee Jeep" model 2017 year the driver meets the cozy comfort of a spacious cabin. There is enough space in it in the front and rear rows for people of any build. The instrument panel is very well made and easy to read, in which you can configure any desired information. The view from the driver's seat is good, in addition, there is a rear view camera, which greatly simplifies the ability to control the traffic situation.
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Regarding the ride quality of the restyled model of the Grand Cherokee SUV can be noted:
- powerful, dynamic and high-speed engines, allowing to disperse more than 2-ton car quickly enough, and a well-matched automatic transmission;
- good controllability of the machine, which, despite the decent size, quite maneuverable on the road;
- excellent suspension, gently compensates for all road bumps and even serious potholes on the road;
- high passability of the car on loose soil and snow, the car is easy to climb and feels confident in the absence of roads.
I would especially like to note the high level of safety of the SUV
It can be stated, that the restyling version only confirmed the reputation of the brand, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2017 year turned out to be a fast and powerful car with good ride quality on a flat road with a hard surface, and off-road.
The price of the SUV from Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017
Today in the Russian market you can already buy a new "Grand Cherokee" 2017-2018 year in four configurations at the following cost:
- Laredo base model for 2870000 rubles;
- cars in the Limited version for 3250000 rubles;
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland — 3800000 rubles;
- top complete set SRT8, which has by far the most powerful engine, for 5,2 million rubles.
Trunk Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018
in addition, very soon it will be possible to order an SUV "Grand Cherokee" in a new body, complete with Trailhawk version 2017 model year, which should appear in Russia this fall. Perhaps, by the end of the year, another set will be available to Russian consumers - Summit, which has already appeared in the United States.
Jeep Grand Cherokee car reviews 2017
According to the owners, updated ??Jeep Grand Cherokee car model 2017 receives mostly positive and laudatory assessments.
Among the advantages of the restyling model are noted:
- modern stylish exterior, which received streamlined forms and at the same time kept external aggression, as is typical of any SUV;
- excellent interior trim, its spaciousness and modern equipment of various types of electronics, including entertainment properties;
- high passability and good running properties;
- good luggage capacity, which is important for lovers of travel or nature trips with the whole family.
Among the disadvantages, happy owners of this prestigious and solid jeep often call the high cost, high fuel consumption and power of the weakest engine, exceeding 250 horses, which entails the payment of vehicle tax at a higher rate. Among the disadvantages of "Grand Cherokee" 2017 you can also note a small ground clearance, which is very important for the SUV, and the lack of panoramic cameras, given that fact, that the car is quite expensive.
But still the advantages of the updated car more, and that speaks for itself, that restyling proved useful, and this will help maintain the position of "Grand Cherokee" in the market among cars in this segment.